Summary
WhileThe Boysis coming to an end, its original creator has more content on the way withCrossed. Brought to the screen by Eric Kripke, Prime Video’s hit show is based on Garth Ennis' comic series by the same name, and explores the reality of a world filled with superheroes with grounded stakes, abject horror, and characters lacking any semblance of morality.The Boysseason 5will bring the show to an end, but Ennis has been writing comics for decades and has more in store for audiences.
According to a report byThe Hollywood Reporter, Ennis has agreed to work with the Six Studios production company to developa feature-length adaptation ofCrossed. The comic tells the story of an infection that forces victims to give in to their worst desires, often leading to devastating global catastrophes. Six Studios promises a faithful adaptation, and Ennis has agreed to serve as screenwriter.
Crossed Will Build On The Boys' Success
A Faithful Adaptation Could Be Controversial
SinceThe Boyshas proven to be a massive hit, it is only natural that studios would hope to adapt Ennis' other works. Unfortunately, a faithful adaptation ofCrossedcould be a difficult prospect, given thatHomelander and the Sevenare not perfectly adapted from the comics.Much of the gore and shock elements from the original comic series were toned downfor the show to make it palatable to a wider audience. Even despite the brutality that the Seven often display, the Boys themselves tend to retain their moral grounding, while the comics delve into horrific brutality.
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Crossedis a far darker comic than even the original inspiration for Homelander’s harrowing crusade. It regularly features torture, assault, extensive gore, cannibalism, and all manner of other dark elements. While taking inspiration from the trope of zombie apocalypses, every character retains their intelligence and personal will, which leads to terrifying displays of cruelty. Even as a comic series, the deaths are shocking, buta feature-length movie portraying the horror could prove to be an exceptionally gory adaptation.Ennis is known for his shocking and graphic work, butCrossedwill be far more violent than even his previous adaptations.
Considering that Ennis will be serving as screenwriter, it should retain many of the gruesome elements that made the comic infamous. Yet, while it could be a painful and shocking work, Six Studios promises a grounded story about individuals suffering during a monstrous pandemic. Focusing on the human element ofCrossed’s story could create a vibrant, if tragic, atmosphere that might reflectThe Walking DeadorA Quiet Place: Day One. The movie may struggle to retain interest withoutThe Boys' biting satire, but the bloody fare could still bring in a strong audience with interest in the horror genre.
The Boys
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The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
